
7 Disruptions to Transform Our World Through 2029
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In this episode of ThinkCast, we dive into the disruptions that you might not see coming between now and 2029.
Each year, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Daryl Plummer unveils his list of disruptions to watch out for at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™. He's with us today to walk through all seven disruptions, including AI avatars, water scarcity, personalized cinema experiences and the rise of guardian agents.
Discover how these changes will impact technology, business strategies and even the way we live — and learn what leaders need to do to stay ahead of the curve.
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